Document Control Software for Manufacturing

BrixIQ enforces disciplined revision control. New revisions can only be created from approved versions — not from drafts or in-progress documents. The system prevents no-change review submissions, so reviewers aren't wasting time re-approving documents that haven't actually changed. When a new revision is approved, the previous version is automatically obsoleted. Every lifecycle action — creation, submission, approval, rejection, obsolescence — is recorded in a structured audit trail with timestamps and user attribution. During audits, pull the complete history for any document in seconds. Compare versions side by side or roll back with one click.

Define review and approval workflows that match your actual business processes. Route documents to the right reviewers automatically based on document type, department, or compliance requirements. Set deadlines, send reminders, and collect electronic signatures — all within the system. No more chasing approvals through email or wondering if the right person signed off. Automate document routing so your team focuses on reviewing content, not managing logistics. Parallel and sequential approval chains handle even your most complex document workflows.

Control exactly who can view, edit, and approve sensitive files. Role-based permissions ensure only authorized users touch controlled documents. Lock down access by department, role, or project — and change permissions instantly when responsibilities shift. Every access attempt is logged, giving you a complete record for compliance. Sensitive files stay protected without slowing down the people who need them.

Manage the full document lifecycle from draft through review, approval, distribution, and retirement. Document numbers are validated on creation to prevent duplicates and maintain your numbering scheme. Category ownership rules ensure documents are assigned to the right organizational groups — so the right people own the right documents. Automate transitions between lifecycle stages so nothing falls through the cracks. Set periodic review schedules and get notified before documents go stale. Track every controlled document's status across your quality management system in a single view.

Multiple team members can work on documents simultaneously with real-time updates. Comments, annotations, and markup tools keep feedback centralized instead of scattered across email threads and chat messages. No more conflicting copies or lost edits. Everyone works from the single source of truth. Changes sync instantly, so reviewers always see the latest version — whether they're on the shop floor or in the front office.

Find any document instantly using natural language search. BrixIQ's AI understands context — not just keywords — so searching "nickel plating thickness specification" finds what you need even if the filename is coded differently. Surface related documents, previous revisions, and linked quality records automatically. Spend less time hunting through folder hierarchies and more time doing work that moves production forward.

BrixIQ handles the heavy lifting of getting documents into and through the system. Import files in bulk, convert between formats, and split multi-section documents into individually controlled components. The AI ingest pipeline automatically extracts text from uploaded files — including scanned PDFs and images — making every document fully searchable from the moment it enters the system. No manual tagging or data entry required.